Dead on Arrival - a build thread or a fixit thread

[4runner DOA]

Why not energy suspension?

Last I checked they don't exist for 4th gens. Maybe they do now. I've actually been sitting on these since last summer.

 

[4runner DOA]

LCA bushings.

 

[Drift Monkey]

Third time's a charm. Dobinson 3" heavy variable rate 600+ lb coils. The typical 3" heavy 400 lb coils couldn't handle the weight of the swing out, spare, gas, camping gear, roof rack weight. They did okay around town but off road/loaded resulted in harsh bottoming out on the bumps. Bumper/spare is nearly 400 lbs by itself.

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I'm planning on ~350lbs max constant load in the rear (tube bumper/swingout/armor/rack) - got any onions for me on 677v vs 701v?

 

[4runner DOA]

I'm planning on ~350lbs max constant load in the rear (tube bumper/swingout/armor/rack) - got any onions for me on 677v vs 701v?

I'm super happy with the 701v set. Handles the constant weight perfectly and doesn't sag much fully loaded with camping gear. Don't forget to factor in a full tank of gas when calculating the constant weight. 23 gallons = 138 lbs. Granted it fluctuates, but it can still make a difference.

 

[4runner DOA]

Made some modifications over the weekend.

 

[theesotericone]

Made some modifications over the weekend.

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How the hell did you get both sides? Nice work man.

 

[4runner DOA]

Mirror I was looking at my tablet coming in hot around a corner. Snorkel, we have no idea.

 

[Dukestaco]

Made some modifications over the weekend.

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Man you are some special kind of retard.

 

[4runner DOA]

Man you are some special kind of retard.

Sometimes.

 

[AssBurns]

Yeah I was behind him and saw him take out a few rather large bushes... bushes seemed to have won lol.

 

[4runner DOA]

Yeah I was behind him and saw him take out a few rather large bushes... bushes seemed to have won lol.

One thing I've noticed with these coopers over my km2s is that they're slippery in loose dirt at high speeds. I was at 15 psi. Had the same issue in death valley. Might need to try 12 next time out.

 

[Itaro]

 

[Itaro]

Wait. There was a trail cam and there’s footage

 

[Airdog]

One thing I've noticed with these coopers over my km2s is that they're slippery in loose dirt at high speeds. I was at 15 psi. Had the same issue in death valley. Might need to try 12 next time out.

Why dont you try driving it without a 12 pak and shots of whiskey in your body. Gonna bet it aint so slippery.

 

[4runner DOA]

Why dont you try driving it without a 12 pak and shots of whiskey in your body. Gonna bet it aint so slippery.

Naw it's definitely slippery compared to the km2s. They were way more planted in awd. I've been sliding around corners in awd the last two trips and I never used to do that.

 

[Mike_taco4x4]

Naw it's definitely slippery compared to the km2s. They were way more planted in awd. I've been sliding around corners in awd the last two trips and I never used to do that.

Probably forgot to lock your center diff...

 

[4runner DOA]

Heated mirrors and new snorkel on order.

 

[kasnerd]

Heated mirrors and new snorkel on order.

*heated* mirrors...in SoCal. Look at Mr. Faaaaancy Pants over here.

 

[4runner DOA]

*heated* mirrors...in SoCal. Look at Mr. Faaaaancy Pants over here.

Fuck yeah. Helps them defog in the mornings.

 

[Itaro]

Fuck yeah. Helps them defog in the mornings.

Yup cause you drive that thing in the cold mornings on your commute